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city. we really are behind the curve of so many other cities, and i'm sure you're going to hear from dr. dale and allen jacobs and what's happening elsewhere what we should be doing here. let me introduce yan dale. i think many of you know him. he is the director of the center for public space research and the school of architecture a at the royal danish academy in copeenhagen. there's a description i saw the other day about his life between buildings, which is a great title, life between buildings. i thought it was a apt way to introduce him. by the way, the three of us probably represent about 320 years of planning, so we've got the crowd beat in this area, okay. [laughing]. >> the ziption of his book goes like this. this is the best source of understanding how people use public spaces in our city. published in many languages, it continues to be the undisputed basic introduction to the inner play between public space design and social life. dr. gail advocates a sense sybil straight forwar
city. we really are behind the curve of so many other cities, and i'm sure you're going to hear from dr. dale and allen jacobs and what's happening elsewhere what we should be doing here. let me introduce yan dale. i think many of you know him. he is the director of the center for public space research and the school of architecture a at the royal danish academy in copeenhagen. there's a description i saw the other day about his life between buildings, which is a great title, life between...
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carmen chu, our city supervisor. then rosenfield, the city comptroller. and nadia, our city finance public director. welcome all. without further ado, let me give you our mayor, gavin newsom. >> thank you all for taking the time to be here. this is an important moment. we have been working diligently behind the scenes for the last number of months to try to solve a bump in the road in terms of the future of this extraordinary museum, the finest collection of asian art artifacts anywhere in north america. we are very proud of this museum, its place in history, our city, and the contributions from americans that have built this extraordinary place. in fact, last year i gave my state of the city here because of all of the accomplishments and contributions that were made. it goes without saying, when we first made aware of some of the challenges that were taking place and taking shape here, the city family came together very quickly to try to help work through those challenges. we are blessed to have not only outstanding current leadership but outstanding lea
carmen chu, our city supervisor. then rosenfield, the city comptroller. and nadia, our city finance public director. welcome all. without further ado, let me give you our mayor, gavin newsom. >> thank you all for taking the time to be here. this is an important moment. we have been working diligently behind the scenes for the last number of months to try to solve a bump in the road in terms of the future of this extraordinary museum, the finest collection of asian art artifacts anywhere...
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hall plaza and the need to retrofit city hall. this used to be in the basement of city hall. this is not really a classic datacenter. there was a need to relocate. we found the place said one market plaza to relocate the infrastructure. the downside of that was that it was not a classic design for that purpose. it was retrofitted to house equipment as soon as possible. it was not envisioned as a long- term solution to the needs of the city. over time, we have continued to pay her rent her there, however, the infrastructure at that facility has continued to deteriorate and we have never had a front to replace or improve the infrastructure. there has been numerous reports done. the estimates to improve the facility are anywhere from a million dollars and upwards to $17 million depending upon the types of repairs and level of compliance to the standings would like to add cheese. we have decided to relocate the datacenter. there are efforts to move this through the procurement process and we have been asked a lot of times why is this
hall plaza and the need to retrofit city hall. this used to be in the basement of city hall. this is not really a classic datacenter. there was a need to relocate. we found the place said one market plaza to relocate the infrastructure. the downside of that was that it was not a classic design for that purpose. it was retrofitted to house equipment as soon as possible. it was not envisioned as a long- term solution to the needs of the city. over time, we have continued to pay her rent her...
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they are taking care the needs of the city in a way that the city was extremely hurting due to that crisis. he showed incredible innovation in standing tall and a green movement and a transit event which would advocate for the dismantling of the freeway because it had been compromised. it was out there long before. he was able to demonstrate that by going down the freeway, this is how we can enhance the frontage and in one of the best parts of san francisco. america's cup would not even be a consideration if that freeway to not come down. he helped to orchestrate alliances among uncommon groups among groups that are not seen before the such as the nation's there is the homeless plan. san francisco was inundated and flooded and an anticipated because of the adverse affects of reagan and san francisco's or -- he was able to leverage his leadership to charter status and the status of women and he instigated the collaborative approach and the salvage the current location and plans for at&t park. in essence, he maintained dealing with and trying to respond to the earthquake. the city's finances
they are taking care the needs of the city in a way that the city was extremely hurting due to that crisis. he showed incredible innovation in standing tall and a green movement and a transit event which would advocate for the dismantling of the freeway because it had been compromised. it was out there long before. he was able to demonstrate that by going down the freeway, this is how we can enhance the frontage and in one of the best parts of san francisco. america's cup would not even be a...
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the future revenue to the city. it would support about 225 permanent jobs. they would not likely be in san francisco because they're so close to the end of their life. that concludes our report. those are the main conclusions. >> one of them attached to your employees here with regard to the jobs after the event itself, what about the overall investment in that part of the pork? -- port? would that even be a possibility that you can imagine or detect if this was even being entertained? >> if there was no america's cup, a private developer would have to take on these infrastructure costs. these projects will not pencil by themselves. that is really the stop-gap advantage of having the america's cup. if that was the case, if they had a lumber useful life and did not cost some much to renovate, you could imagining a situation where a private developer could come in and develop without any rental credits and make that much more money. given the condition that they are in now, it is simply not feasible. supervisor mirkar
the future revenue to the city. it would support about 225 permanent jobs. they would not likely be in san francisco because they're so close to the end of their life. that concludes our report. those are the main conclusions. >> one of them attached to your employees here with regard to the jobs after the event itself, what about the overall investment in that part of the pork? -- port? would that even be a possibility that you can imagine or detect if this was even being entertained?...
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a city that has always been a city of dreamers and doers, a city of entrepreneurs, a city that doesn't just identify these larger global problems but begins to address strategies to solve them. indeed, san francisco is very proud of its leadership to begin the process of mitigation so that we don't have it adopt and as some have said suffer the consequences of global climate change. more mitigation, less adaption, less suffering. this city decided a number of years ago after the united states did the obvious and that was decided not to participate in the kyoto accords to go further, as ryan was just mentioning, as kyoto would have required the united states. we want to roll back our co2 emissions 20 percent from 1990 standards. the challenge is how do you do it. we have mayors saying, well, we've done it. what's the methodology where you determine where you were and now where you are and i realize we're not that sophisticated in terms of really aggregating that information, registering that information and really, indeed, knowing how much we have accomplished. we are anecdotally but we
a city that has always been a city of dreamers and doers, a city of entrepreneurs, a city that doesn't just identify these larger global problems but begins to address strategies to solve them. indeed, san francisco is very proud of its leadership to begin the process of mitigation so that we don't have it adopt and as some have said suffer the consequences of global climate change. more mitigation, less adaption, less suffering. this city decided a number of years ago after the united states...
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the time was to rent the site for an interim time while the city secured and renovated the city-owned site for a data center. there was some concerns that we had because of the costs associated and the inability for us to finance such a construction project. the office of public financing and the comptroller's office did do an analysis to try to compare the renovation potential to petite paul street site towards the future: site. we estimated that the cost for one market was in excess of $17 million. the policy -- the paul site was estimated at $1 million. the future on side was estimated to be 11.8 million. this took into account the tenant improvements and the mechanical, electrical, computer equipment, insulation moving costs. it was clear to us as we amortized the costs that it was more cost-effective for the city to actually luis the site and in fact consolidate many of the other servers that might be located throughout the city and so with that recommendation, the staff did a study in a survey of all of the equipment in the city and there was a policy decision made that has been
the time was to rent the site for an interim time while the city secured and renovated the city-owned site for a data center. there was some concerns that we had because of the costs associated and the inability for us to finance such a construction project. the office of public financing and the comptroller's office did do an analysis to try to compare the renovation potential to petite paul street site towards the future: site. we estimated that the cost for one market was in excess of $17...
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this is the inner city of amsterdam, and the rest of the city are the suburbs. the whole city, there are 2.2 million people, but the real city of amsterdam, there are less than 800,000, which i think is about the same as san francisco. i will also pass around a few sheets. the important thing is that amsterdam is one of the five major economic central's -- economic centers in europe, and we want to stay that way, and we are an attractive city for international business, like the american and asian companies that like to have business in amsterdam. it is a real nice place to stay. experts like to live in amsterdam, and is accessible from all parts of the world. it is also very important case of cycling. what irony said, 2.2 million and happens, but the last line may be the most important, about 120 kilometers per day traffic jams. that is qu7?) a lot. this distance is not more than 25k. we have a real problem. that is not good for business. for us, it is active transport, really important as a solution for being accessible. ok, does it work? yes. this is the city
this is the inner city of amsterdam, and the rest of the city are the suburbs. the whole city, there are 2.2 million people, but the real city of amsterdam, there are less than 800,000, which i think is about the same as san francisco. i will also pass around a few sheets. the important thing is that amsterdam is one of the five major economic central's -- economic centers in europe, and we want to stay that way, and we are an attractive city for international business, like the american and...
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i am so happy that this city is yours and mine. i was sorry, city, i was blind. but you were always on my city mind. you were always on my mind. you were always on my mind, you were always on my mind. tell me, tell me your city love and has not died. give me, give me one more chance to keep this city satisfied, satisfied maybe i was not always there for every item that came along boat maybe i was not perfect on my city, city song little things i should have said and done i just never took the time but you were always on my city mind you were always on my mind ♪ and thank you for being supervisors. ♪ so glad you made the city number one ♪ [applause] >> good afternoon, supervisors, or elective there of. happy new year, and, unfortunately, i hope it does not progressively get any worse in the city of san francisco. can the city of san francisco afford the type of activism that members, like the one that just cannot up and walked up of the chamber, he has a wife that is a teacher, and is the city voted, voted, -- this city voted to have activities for our schoo
i am so happy that this city is yours and mine. i was sorry, city, i was blind. but you were always on my city mind. you were always on my mind. you were always on my mind, you were always on my mind. tell me, tell me your city love and has not died. give me, give me one more chance to keep this city satisfied, satisfied maybe i was not always there for every item that came along boat maybe i was not perfect on my city, city song little things i should have said and done i just never took the...
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in some ways, and the city -- the city is co-signing this loan. we are talking about the conditions. if they are met, a fund-raising target over the next three years, there is no out-of- pocket cost to the city to make this transaction work. that is what we're proposing to you. as part of the essence of credit, we are asking for things in return. the foundation agrees to retain a management consultant to complete a review of operations by june 30 to provide insight to improve museum operations. there are key restructurings. the controller's office will be required to approve the annual budget. we are part of in-the-loop. there are non-voting seats with the investment committee. there is a lot of documentation here before you today. it includes mutual releases. a lot of documents to memorialize this agreement. in summary, the city owns the building. we own the collection. neither are pledged to the original thadebt. it was augmented by the private financing. each year, the charter requires that we display the exhibit. it reduces the cost by approxi
in some ways, and the city -- the city is co-signing this loan. we are talking about the conditions. if they are met, a fund-raising target over the next three years, there is no out-of- pocket cost to the city to make this transaction work. that is what we're proposing to you. as part of the essence of credit, we are asking for things in return. the foundation agrees to retain a management consultant to complete a review of operations by june 30 to provide insight to improve museum operations....
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the city life has come to her. now, she shops for food, works for the cleaners, and rents out rooms in her home to a team of road builders. she is saving for her children's education. she said her husband to a factory job in a faraway beijing to bring in more money, and then, she built an extension, more room for lodgers. but a demolition crew knocked it down. in theory, only the government and its approved developers are allowed to build in the new city. in practice, many people get away with it. they use their connections. in chinese -- she does not have them. [speaking for language] -- [speaking foreign language] >> of of the city, her lodgers are blasting their way towards the outside world. they are building a chain of bridges and tunnels through the mountains that have kept what was village isolated for so long. china plans to match the entire american highway network within 10 years. amidst all the turmoil of change, it is one man's job to keep the show on the road and the villagers on board. this has been t
the city life has come to her. now, she shops for food, works for the cleaners, and rents out rooms in her home to a team of road builders. she is saving for her children's education. she said her husband to a factory job in a faraway beijing to bring in more money, and then, she built an extension, more room for lodgers. but a demolition crew knocked it down. in theory, only the government and its approved developers are allowed to build in the new city. in practice, many people get away with...
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eat your heart out, new york city. [applause] but one thing we all discovered is that sense of spirit, that sense of pride and optimism that only sports can provide. you cannot legislate spirit. you cannot legislate pride. sports have a way of elevating human spirit. when people come together and celebrate a common cause, a common experience. it was a remarkable thing. we saw world series. i remember we saw larry. we joked and said, we can do all this soon with the america's cup. that is what we are about to experience. 7.2 million people in this immediate region. a race that is oftentimes hard to see will be impossible to miss here in san francisco. [applause] people that had no idea -- they think it is a big deal. they are enthusiastic about the economic investment, excited about the transformation that's about to take place on our peir -- i still think they do not know what is about to happen. they are going to fall in love with something they may never have experienced or knew. they're going to see things they neve
eat your heart out, new york city. [applause] but one thing we all discovered is that sense of spirit, that sense of pride and optimism that only sports can provide. you cannot legislate spirit. you cannot legislate pride. sports have a way of elevating human spirit. when people come together and celebrate a common cause, a common experience. it was a remarkable thing. we saw world series. i remember we saw larry. we joked and said, we can do all this soon with the america's cup. that is what...
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>> i don't think it was an option for the city. the landlord had one of the city out there for a lot of years. when the recession hit a couple of years ago, some of the pressure was removed. i recall back seven or 8 years ago going with the department to look at the facilities and what the potential costs might be to the data center so that this has really been on the planning for many many years to move out of the plaza because of inadequate space and keeping the city as a tenant. >> if we were to abstain, hypothetically, even if the landlord had agreed, it would be a $17 million investment into a private facility. >> that's correct. >> getting at of the lease after three years, i think it's ideal for the city, should there be movement in the future, but why is it that we cannot go down the path now in terms of getting a facility that is city owned. could this have been made? what was some of the thinking there? >> in the yearlong study we have done, that work group that we work with did steady 11 different city-owned facilities i
>> i don't think it was an option for the city. the landlord had one of the city out there for a lot of years. when the recession hit a couple of years ago, some of the pressure was removed. i recall back seven or 8 years ago going with the department to look at the facilities and what the potential costs might be to the data center so that this has really been on the planning for many many years to move out of the plaza because of inadequate space and keeping the city as a tenant....
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was a tool the city allowed. i hope we can continue to try to address. >> very smart people have been talking about this for a long time and good plans have been developed that are plans where we work with developers to get down to build more affordable housing. we hope for more incentives. hope for more contribution to city services in the building of the housing. >> there is the mission safe way which is a single story building surrounded by a parking lot. there are several parcels like that, a lot of people in the neighborhood have been talking about building the spaces out and puts the parking under ground and finds spaces for more affordable housing. preferably a healthy mix of rental and ownership opportunity. >> the current the castro upper market is in the motion of a planning process, meets with stake holders about certain parcels on market street that will be developed and its what the community would like to see in the parcels being developed. an important aspect, of course is affordable housing >>. th
was a tool the city allowed. i hope we can continue to try to address. >> very smart people have been talking about this for a long time and good plans have been developed that are plans where we work with developers to get down to build more affordable housing. we hope for more incentives. hope for more contribution to city services in the building of the housing. >> there is the mission safe way which is a single story building surrounded by a parking lot. there are several...
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but it's geographicic of the city. from the golden gate heights and the little area called the extension triangle and the park and inaudiblee lake shore, lake side. we have a number of distinct -- welcome to the latest addition of the district -- i am jennifer low. today we are focusing on district 7. the district between the lake and zoo. to remain something of a mystery of san francisco. let's find the charm of district 7. >> look at this, it's one of the most unique strips in all of san francisco. we have the unique neighborhoods to make san francisco what it is. they are unique and distinct and have their own characteristics. that's what we love. >> i think the most characteristic in district 7 you have residents that have been here forever. you have generations. i am fourth generation san franciscoian. you have a lot of people that live in san francisco that live in the sunny side and lived out here for years. as a result you have a real concern and care for just basic quality of life and community issues. i think
but it's geographicic of the city. from the golden gate heights and the little area called the extension triangle and the park and inaudiblee lake shore, lake side. we have a number of distinct -- welcome to the latest addition of the district -- i am jennifer low. today we are focusing on district 7. the district between the lake and zoo. to remain something of a mystery of san francisco. let's find the charm of district 7. >> look at this, it's one of the most unique strips in all of...
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this part of the city is in the city's recycled water ordinance area. there are very few parts of this, and that means that all billings have to be dual plumbed for the valuable water recycling. this project in addition to living up to the legal obligation will be building not a distribution infrastructure for recycled water. that means when the streets are torn up, there will be putting in all the piping to eventually connect to the eventual water supply system which the puc is considering a the west side of the city on lake merced boulevard and tap into that and the future. the result is a very substantial reduction of potable water use, such that once this is fully built out, it will use barely any more potable water then is used today, because a very substantial amount of households and district water will be serviced by this non potable water. as a very substantial ecological benefit to the project. the last component is the renewable energy program. i will let michael discuss the landmark agreement that has been reached regarding that. >> i want t
this part of the city is in the city's recycled water ordinance area. there are very few parts of this, and that means that all billings have to be dual plumbed for the valuable water recycling. this project in addition to living up to the legal obligation will be building not a distribution infrastructure for recycled water. that means when the streets are torn up, there will be putting in all the piping to eventually connect to the eventual water supply system which the puc is considering a...
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the city's support is for a wealthy cause. for nearly 40 years, the asian art museum foundation has provided much-needed financial support for the museum. this support has enabled the museum to successfully fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique materials, aesthetic and intellectual, achievements of the asian culture. over the years, millions of museum visitors have experienced the museum's world-renowned connection -- collection. truly one of the city's most viable assets as well as for a great array of education. the city's plan for strengthening the museum's financial position will make sure the foundation can continue these efforts for future generations. a successful capital campaign requires leadership, leadership, -- leadership, vision, and a well found gold. the foundation's leadership, led by our chair, has developed a framework of a strategic plan that aims to bolster the museum's commitment to serving our community. the plan also intends to maintain the organization's fina
the city's support is for a wealthy cause. for nearly 40 years, the asian art museum foundation has provided much-needed financial support for the museum. this support has enabled the museum to successfully fulfill its mission of leading a diverse global audience in discovering the unique materials, aesthetic and intellectual, achievements of the asian culture. over the years, millions of museum visitors have experienced the museum's world-renowned connection -- collection. truly one of the...
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with the city. will they step back -- that either lobbied the city are discussed business with the city. >> is a duet long memory for this kind of thing. >> -- you seem to have a long memory for this kind of thing. >> weill start with then empowered inspector general. right now, the inspector general is to water down. we should just have one. i proposed that -- i propose the and it to no bid contracts. we do not need banking and lawyer contrast handed out to people. i said i would and the revolving door practice that people find so wrong. if he worked for the city where you are appointed for the city, which you leave f two years, you'll be unable to do business with the city of chicago. >> i said clearly i would not accept of late -- campaign contributions from businesses contrasting with the city. that is the only way we will be able to separate money from politics. it has to happen. we are known as the state of "pay to play." we have millions and millions of dollars that had been brought in by rah
with the city. will they step back -- that either lobbied the city are discussed business with the city. >> is a duet long memory for this kind of thing. >> -- you seem to have a long memory for this kind of thing. >> weill start with then empowered inspector general. right now, the inspector general is to water down. we should just have one. i proposed that -- i propose the and it to no bid contracts. we do not need banking and lawyer contrast handed out to people. i said i...
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think about the city and how our city is changing demographically, and changing in good ways and bad ways. we have a discussion about the african-american out-migration. look at the local hiring ordinance. i think it is something to stem the tide of migration of african-americans. we look at the issue of the growing asian community that needs support. working-class immigrant communities still need support and are in great flux. these communities need a lot of support. that is something that i think -- why we need to be looking at, not just a short-term decision around of the mayor to bring stability in the transition, but also long-term about how we will unite communities that often are divided. i feel that we are so far along in this process about deliberating on the mayor, we could go on forever. we could open up nominations and each person that comes up would have good points and bad points. we could hash goes out over and over again. we would actually be doing more to defy the city, to prevent us having a better transition into the new mayor and to the new mayor in november as we
think about the city and how our city is changing demographically, and changing in good ways and bad ways. we have a discussion about the african-american out-migration. look at the local hiring ordinance. i think it is something to stem the tide of migration of african-americans. we look at the issue of the growing asian community that needs support. working-class immigrant communities still need support and are in great flux. these communities need a lot of support. that is something that i...
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i still own property in the city. i care about the city. we urge you to support -- to vote in support of her. you will not regretted." supervisor campos: thank you very much. next speaker please. >> good afternoon. my name is mike williams, and i am a former vice chairman of barclays global investors. bgi was headquartered in san francisco and at the time was the world's largest global investment business. we serve over $2 trillion in assets. i have known leona bridges in a professional capacity since 1993 and seen her in a wide variety of roles and functions at the firm. she managed the global financial markets operation, which provide significant income to our clients. she had responsibility for people management. she ran a large budget, audits, regulatory compliance. she was very successful in developing the global the apartment, and making certain year after year that our firm had clean audit results. when i became head of the global index and markets group, directly responsible for 14 $3 trillion in customer assets, leona moved into a
i still own property in the city. i care about the city. we urge you to support -- to vote in support of her. you will not regretted." supervisor campos: thank you very much. next speaker please. >> good afternoon. my name is mike williams, and i am a former vice chairman of barclays global investors. bgi was headquartered in san francisco and at the time was the world's largest global investment business. we serve over $2 trillion in assets. i have known leona bridges in a...
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that support services for the entire city. -- that supports services for the entire city. people in every city neighborhood will benefit. this is a global media audience. this is not the best team in america. it is the best team in the world. international visitors stay twice as long as domestic visitors. that is more spending. when viewers across the world watch the competition unfolding, they will make plans to visit four years to come. i encourage you to embrace all the opportunities the america's cup presents. thank you. [applause] >> i am dennis mackenzie. i have been an educator for most of my adult life. i have provided a number of proposals on sports and education to city officials. my proposal on my website, for the benefit of the public -- it is a letter supporting this effort to bring america's cup to the san francisco bay. obviously, in my field of work, i have taught high schools in san francisco for the past eight years. this is an incredible incentive for kids to be able to learn how to sail a boat, but also the high-tech innovations. as other people have me
that support services for the entire city. -- that supports services for the entire city. people in every city neighborhood will benefit. this is a global media audience. this is not the best team in america. it is the best team in the world. international visitors stay twice as long as domestic visitors. that is more spending. when viewers across the world watch the competition unfolding, they will make plans to visit four years to come. i encourage you to embrace all the opportunities the...
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who can unite the city in a professional way? >> thank you. i do want to rise to speak on behalf of our city administrator. we have spoken many words about ed and his experience leading many city departments. he's the natural choice to continue leading the city forward. on another note, he also had previous to his engagement has had a very strong history of civil-rights and fighting for civil rights in san francisco. things that are very important to the integrity of this candidate. one of the things that pops to my mind as to why he would be a most appropriate candidate for this, almost every emergency situation san francisco has had to face has had his fingerprints on it. he led the way in terms of disaster recovery and in terms of dealing with many of the ethnic conflicts we have seen. because of his experience and integrity, because of his ability to run with these and those of come before the city, i really think that he would be the most appropriate candidate for this position. i hope that my colleagues will consider his candidacy deeply
who can unite the city in a professional way? >> thank you. i do want to rise to speak on behalf of our city administrator. we have spoken many words about ed and his experience leading many city departments. he's the natural choice to continue leading the city forward. on another note, he also had previous to his engagement has had a very strong history of civil-rights and fighting for civil rights in san francisco. things that are very important to the integrity of this candidate. one...
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the heritage of this city. hpc historians provide technical expertise as well to maintain san francisco's status as eligible for federal and state grant funding providing enhanced roles in the nomination to the national register of historic places subject to consultation by federal and state agencies. by law state agencies rely on the determination of historic resources responsibilities. [tone] supervisor campos: thank you very much. next speaker? supervisor alioto-pier: i just want to make one comment. personally, i would like to focus our attention to the candidate at hand. the charter is very clear. we are not here to drafted again or make appointments ourselves. we are here to look at the appointments before us. you might like someone more, but that is not our purview. that is not what we do. it is a lay oral appointment. we take the candidates the mayor sends us and we look at them. i would like us to try to focus a bit more on left. it is clear in the charter, and/or. or is a very important word. you do n
the heritage of this city. hpc historians provide technical expertise as well to maintain san francisco's status as eligible for federal and state grant funding providing enhanced roles in the nomination to the national register of historic places subject to consultation by federal and state agencies. by law state agencies rely on the determination of historic resources responsibilities. [tone] supervisor campos: thank you very much. next speaker? supervisor alioto-pier: i just want to make one...
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some high profile bar fights raised concerns throughout the city. -- >>> tonight the city council in walnut creek will take up rules for bars and restaurants. some high-profile bar fights raised concerns throughout the city. the owner of crogan's bar and grill hire as many as 7 security guards on weekends to keep things in check. >> with society the way it is now, we have more problems. >> one idea is to stop serving alcohol earlier. if the city passes anything it will probably be months before it's actually enacted. >>> pizza orgasmica is opening in san rafael in a colorful way but not sitting too well with some nations. the restaurant is bright yellow. because it's part of a historical building, the city could force the owner to tone down the color. the owner says it's not just about getting attention. he is also honoring his brazilian heritage. >> colors represent happiness, prosperity and the brazilian colors. >> i don't like it. that's not my restaurant. but it's really ugly. >>> you think it's very ugly? >> all right. the san rafael design review board will meet tomorrow on whe
some high profile bar fights raised concerns throughout the city. -- >>> tonight the city council in walnut creek will take up rules for bars and restaurants. some high-profile bar fights raised concerns throughout the city. the owner of crogan's bar and grill hire as many as 7 security guards on weekends to keep things in check. >> with society the way it is now, we have more problems. >> one idea is to stop serving alcohol earlier. if the city passes anything it will...
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like the city attorney, huerrera is? >> your ass in a couple of different questions. -- you are asking a couple of different questions. he has different ethical obligations. given that the board of supervisors is his client. he withdrew as council on this issue. with respect to the supervisor who announced his candidacy, this is not for the mayor at this time. he has no conflict. he would have a conflict and could no longer participate. >> the main difference is the city attorney and he has a client relationship. he has a relationship with the other city officials. providing advice to others on this issue. arguably a conflict. >> somehow, that advice could effect the outcome of the decision? or for what reason? >> why does he have a conflict of interest? >> if he is not a candidate for mayor -- only for the regular elections. >> a myriad of questions arrives as we deliberate on the procedure. the advice could influence the decisions that the board makes now and in the future. perhaps there is no conflict. this is not eno
like the city attorney, huerrera is? >> your ass in a couple of different questions. -- you are asking a couple of different questions. he has different ethical obligations. given that the board of supervisors is his client. he withdrew as council on this issue. with respect to the supervisor who announced his candidacy, this is not for the mayor at this time. he has no conflict. he would have a conflict and could no longer participate. >> the main difference is the city attorney...
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a city that celebrates our diversity, a city that boasts both a strong labor community and also a thriving business community that is viewed as a long-term partner here in the vitality of our great city. and i look forward to working together with my fellow board members to make that vision a reality. and i'd be remiss if i don't spend a few minutes thanking the folks that brought me here today. first and foremost, of course, to the voters of district two. i am honored by your support. and for sending me here today. and i cannot tell you what an experience it is to be here representing district two. for someone who grew up on chestnut streak, as a park director, going to stewart hall growing up, to now sit here before you representing district two is an incredible honor. and i know not many people get a chance to do that. i think i'm very lucky to be joined by supervisor elsbernd and now cohen, who are representing the neighborhoods they grew up in, and it is very special. and i commit to you the residence of district two to work tirelessly for you, to build on the legacy of my predecessor
a city that celebrates our diversity, a city that boasts both a strong labor community and also a thriving business community that is viewed as a long-term partner here in the vitality of our great city. and i look forward to working together with my fellow board members to make that vision a reality. and i'd be remiss if i don't spend a few minutes thanking the folks that brought me here today. first and foremost, of course, to the voters of district two. i am honored by your support. and for...
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. -- on morris humaneness city -- a more humane city. >> today i continue to support ed lee, but i do want to say a special thanks to all the candidates who may or may not have been nominated. i think the candidates have spoken very eloquently. i want to thank his family. i want to say thank you for sharing a bed with us. -- sharing ed with us. for us to put the city, it is all of our responsibility to make sure we are working collaborative fully, so whether you call yourself a moderate or progressive or in between, we have a responsibility to make sure ed is as successful as possible, so thank you for supporting him and thank you for his family and those who support hermann region -- support him. president chiu: i want to start by saying i appreciate the comments you have made, and i want to pledge to work to move us forward. i want to state that i do believe the majority of this board sure the same progressive values -- share the same progressive values, and i think there is a danger. we have to realize it includes tolerance and acceptance, and we need to thing hard -- fink hard abo
. -- on morris humaneness city -- a more humane city. >> today i continue to support ed lee, but i do want to say a special thanks to all the candidates who may or may not have been nominated. i think the candidates have spoken very eloquently. i want to thank his family. i want to say thank you for sharing a bed with us. -- sharing ed with us. for us to put the city, it is all of our responsibility to make sure we are working collaborative fully, so whether you call yourself a moderate...
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in an international city such as san francisco, it is a valuable piece of the city's operations, not just because there are so many immigrants and children of immigrants, but because the city depends on the part for a lot of activities. i am not simply talking about the beauty of the embarcadero to walk and roller skate, but our fishing fleet is there. tourist boats come in. san francisco is dependent on the tourist industry. we need the port to operate very carefully. you have seen michael kim's was a may and the education experience he has as well as time in the banking industry. the key experience i would draw your attention to is that he has operated as a lead general partner in a venture capital fund. people are often aware of the success venture-capital funds generate, the rates of return they are able to share with investors and partners. however, what good partners and venture-capital lists do is not simply invest money in companies they find all over the country. the work all over the united states as well as international connections that come from that. they work with chie
in an international city such as san francisco, it is a valuable piece of the city's operations, not just because there are so many immigrants and children of immigrants, but because the city depends on the part for a lot of activities. i am not simply talking about the beauty of the embarcadero to walk and roller skate, but our fishing fleet is there. tourist boats come in. san francisco is dependent on the tourist industry. we need the port to operate very carefully. you have seen michael...
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there is a lot going on in the city. the giants are in the world series, it is game two, and you guys are here. but we do have a tv set up in the reception room. i want to thank supervisors mirkarimi and avalos, from day one -- i remember meeting ross years ago in district 5, and he was one of the only people that came out to the arab cultural festival. he had a table, and nobody would have known then that he would be one of our community of's strongest allies. and supervisor avalos, who has truly been there for our community. once i told him that i would love for them to come, they did not hesitate. can we give them a round of applause for being here tonight? [applause] like mike said, we were not sure if we were going to do it this year. there was a lot of things going on during the month of october, especially during the city, but i felt it was very important, not for us personally, but for the sake of the community. last year, we had an inaugural celebration, which was crucial and very historic in san francisco, so w
there is a lot going on in the city. the giants are in the world series, it is game two, and you guys are here. but we do have a tv set up in the reception room. i want to thank supervisors mirkarimi and avalos, from day one -- i remember meeting ross years ago in district 5, and he was one of the only people that came out to the arab cultural festival. he had a table, and nobody would have known then that he would be one of our community of's strongest allies. and supervisor avalos, who has...
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tan and at different this is from other parts of the city ought. -- of the city. this is a more complicated place to represent. the conversations we have had over the power plants have been heated. i don't think that it any of us will be able to leave without an accomplishment of that size. your the only woman on the board when i got here. frankly, that was and relief that someone understood and lot of different things that take place around city hall. i love you all. this is a male-dominated place and you can see it. when mayor news some -- when mayor newsome appointed carmen, and we were through the roof. i always look get you to see how you react to how i vote. i look like seeing you when we are outside in the real world doing some things. congratulations and all the best of luck. ha ha [applause] >> when you leave, i will be losing my compass. you are my compass in here when things get heated and i look over there and i can tell, i have crossed the line. i would love to play poker with you some day. beyond the benefit to me, you have educated me in so many way
tan and at different this is from other parts of the city ought. -- of the city. this is a more complicated place to represent. the conversations we have had over the power plants have been heated. i don't think that it any of us will be able to leave without an accomplishment of that size. your the only woman on the board when i got here. frankly, that was and relief that someone understood and lot of different things that take place around city hall. i love you all. this is a male-dominated...
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there is overwhelming support from city departments as well as city buildings for the proposed district, and we have spent the last few months going to the different commissions and departments affected by this proposal to see what they thought, and i wanted to let you know the war memorial board has approved a ballot for the parcel that includes the opera, the ballet, and thyssen today we jane the ballet common end -- that include the opera and ballet. the rec and parks commission has voted their support, and you would have to vote for their ballots, and the city hall preservation commission has renewed -- voted on this, so there has been support of many of the city buildings. i would be happy to take any questions you may have. unfortunately, we have to wait until january 4, so i've the end of public testimony, public testimony will be closed, and the department will open the ballots and count them, so they can provide support about how they voted. every parcel will be listed. we will let you know exactly what is the proposed district. >> i have a lot of difficulty with the city havin
there is overwhelming support from city departments as well as city buildings for the proposed district, and we have spent the last few months going to the different commissions and departments affected by this proposal to see what they thought, and i wanted to let you know the war memorial board has approved a ballot for the parcel that includes the opera, the ballet, and thyssen today we jane the ballet common end -- that include the opera and ballet. the rec and parks commission has voted...
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a great city. and to my good friend, rose pack, thank you. we have done it. i thank you for this enormous honor and the enormous responsibility to serve as your mayor. it's a responsibility i take with great -- a great deal of humility, enthusiasm, and determination. i must say it's been a whirlwind for me. i left town over a week ago as your city administrator, a career civil servant, looking forward to a new year of promise and challenge in the job that i love. and now just a few weeks later, i stand before you as your mayor. [applause] that's quite a journey. but in many ways, this wasn't a whirlwind. it was a journey decades in the making. i spent the past 21 years in and around these hallowed halls , beneath this glorious dome, working to make this city a better place, working for people, working for justice, working to get things done. i believe that i stand before you today not because i was the preferred choice of one side of the aisle or the other, not because i was a safe choice, but beca
a great city. and to my good friend, rose pack, thank you. we have done it. i thank you for this enormous honor and the enormous responsibility to serve as your mayor. it's a responsibility i take with great -- a great deal of humility, enthusiasm, and determination. i must say it's been a whirlwind for me. i left town over a week ago as your city administrator, a career civil servant, looking forward to a new year of promise and challenge in the job that i love. and now just a few weeks later,...
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outside of the city. again, this is about the cumulative cost of doing business. it is nothing to do with the program, which i support. but looking forward, it is important for us to get this information to policy makers. that is my comment. >> i just had one question. with the health service's board figuring out the dollar amount on january, is that because of a specific reporting time on the dollar figures for each of the county's? is there a way of getting that information a little bit earlier? i think a lot of businesses go with the calendar year in terms of working on their budgeting. if there is a way to get that information earlier -- the end of the calendar year is also when the county's two they're figuring on the health care cost. -- when the county'ies do their figuring on the health care cost. >> we are getting in 2011 rates for 2012. >> you did. >> i can tell you that the charter mandates that the survey be completed by mid-january. we have done the survey since the early 1970's. i do not kno
outside of the city. again, this is about the cumulative cost of doing business. it is nothing to do with the program, which i support. but looking forward, it is important for us to get this information to policy makers. that is my comment. >> i just had one question. with the health service's board figuring out the dollar amount on january, is that because of a specific reporting time on the dollar figures for each of the county's? is there a way of getting that information a little bit...
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this is a city that is doing things that no other city in the united states of america could even imagine doing, things that even when we had all the resources in the world and all the capacity, things that cities could not do. this commitment to an acute care, facility, a skilled nursing facility -- what county is having a ribbon cutting on a new nursing facility in this modern age? and what city and county can lay claim to comprehensive universal health care, regardless of pre- existing conditions, regardless of your ability to pay? dr. mitch kastz has been the architect of all of this. thank you for your leadership. there is the old play towline that if there is any hope for the future of those with lanterns will pass them on to others. let me talk about those that carry bright lights, that pass those lanterns on to others. many of them you will hear in just a moment, because they are appropriately on stage and will be recognized for their own work. one is the former mayor, willie gramm, who deserves a tremendous amount of credit for envisioning the bonds that brought us here. i want t
this is a city that is doing things that no other city in the united states of america could even imagine doing, things that even when we had all the resources in the world and all the capacity, things that cities could not do. this commitment to an acute care, facility, a skilled nursing facility -- what county is having a ribbon cutting on a new nursing facility in this modern age? and what city and county can lay claim to comprehensive universal health care, regardless of pre- existing...